Reviews tagging 'Alcohol'

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: The Illuminating Diary of a Professional Lady by Anita Loos

2 reviews

moonstonemia's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I love this book so much! It is such a fun quick and easy read. It’s hilarious and pure joy and glamor, my favorite book as of late and a complete five-star-read. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Gun violence, Alcohol, Racism, and Antisemitism

Brief use of n word, brief anti-semitism, mention of gun violence and potential implied sex crimes

pariah's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Audible version had a passable Marilyn impression, though in some longer sections it was a bit tedious. The satire was masterfully handled, even if I did miss the musical numbers. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Mental illness, Alcohol, Forced institutionalization, and Racism

All the warnings above are period typical of white people (1920s). Per the style of the book, they are briefly referenced and not gone into in-depth.